Rated P, a "sketch musical comedy" that looks at the experience of raising children, will premiere at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), May 5-8 in South Orange, NJ.

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The musical features book and lyrics by Sandy Rustin and music by Dan Lipton and David Rossmer. The show is inspired by Rustin's experiences with parenthood and grew out of a poem she wrote on her older son's first day of kindergarten.

"This sketch musical comedy," according to press notes, "explores the wonders and lunacy of raising kids from conception to college drop-off. Starring local Broadway veterans from SOPAC’s Midtown Direct Rep theatre company, Rated P brings the audience along with the actors on a hilarious and touching journey of both the joys and the drama of parenthood."

Lipton and Rossmer have collaborated on music and lyrics for The Blonde Streak, MariAnne and JOE!, among other projects. They co-created the popular comedy improv show Don't Quit Your Night Job with Steve Rosen and Sarah Saltzberg.

The production is co-presented by the Midtown Direct Rep theatre company.